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RN PreOp/PACU PRN

Las Vegas, NV

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United Surgical Partners International, Inc

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Position Description

Job ID 70390-147 Date posted 03/20/2025

Durango Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking a PRN Pre/Post Op RN to join the team!

Must have Monday and Friday availability, at least 6 shifts per month. Ideal candidates will have experience in an ASC setting, preferably multi-specialty.

Job Summary:

Pre-operative Duties

Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department
Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff

Post-operative Duties

Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
Log all findings in patients’ files
Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check
Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition
Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms
Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
Record sedation levels and body temperature
Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
Change bandages and dress surgical wounds

Required Skills:

Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Must have at least 2-5 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
Must have experience in an ambulatory surgical center
Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.